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Why does a plant get limp when placed in a hyper-tonic solution?
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Why does a plant like celery get limp when placed in hypertonic solution?
Because a hypertonic solution will take away the water from the plant, making the plant limp.
Celery stalks that are immersed in fresh water for several hours become stiff and hard If left in a salt solution they become limp and soft From thsi you can deduce that thecells of the celery stalk?
hypotonic means dilute, hypertonic means concentrated. If celery becomes turgid in the fresh water then it is hypertonic to fresh water but hypotonic to sodium solution.
Why does a picked lettuce become limp when left in the sun?
yes This is due to the plant losing moisture, mostly water, as it is that which keeps leaves rigid the picked plant becomes limp. This happens to a certain extent with all plants - it is very noticeable in ones with thin leaves (as evaporation of moisture is quicker).
What is the opposite of a turgid cell?
The opposite of a turgid plant cell is called a flaccid plant cell. A walled cell is flaccid in surroundings where there is no tendency for water to enter. A turgid wall is very form, while a flaccid cell wall is more limp.
How did Chris know that Sydelle was not the person he saw in his binoculars in the westing game?
Chris noticed that the person going into the Westing Mansion had a real limp,and that Sydelle's limp was fake.
Why does a plant like celery get limp when placed in hypertonic solution?
Because a hypertonic solution will take away the water from the plant, making the plant limp.
Does celery stay fresher in hypotonic water or hypertonic water?
Distilled water is hypotonic, which makes the celery fresher. NaCl solution is hypertonic to the celery cells making them limp.
Celery stalks that are immersed in fresh water for several hours become stiff and hard If left in a salt solution they become limp and soft From thsi you can deduce that thecells of the celery stalk?
hypotonic means dilute, hypertonic means concentrated. If celery becomes turgid in the fresh water then it is hypertonic to fresh water but hypotonic to sodium solution.
Celery stalks that are immersed in fresh water for several hours become stiff and hard Similar stalks left in a salt solution become limp and soft From this you can deduce that the cells of the celer?
hypertonic to fresh water but hypotonic to the salt solution
How can you tell if a plant is not getting enough water?
they will turn brown and start to limp.
What is the process that causes a stalk of salary to become limp and rubbery when placed in salt water?
because of the saltyness of the salt
What should you do if you see a potted plant looking limp?
you water itand give it sun light
Why does a picked lettuce become limp when left in the sun?
yes This is due to the plant losing moisture, mostly water, as it is that which keeps leaves rigid the picked plant becomes limp. This happens to a certain extent with all plants - it is very noticeable in ones with thin leaves (as evaporation of moisture is quicker).
What is liquid limp?
liqid limp
Why did Magellan have a limp?
What made magellan limp
What is the birth name of Kelley Limp?
Kelley Limp's birth name is Kelley Marie Limp.
What is a sentence for limp?
He walked with a limp.He managed to limp to safety.
